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The range of motion is the maximum degree and direction a joint can move. It is measured during diagnosis and physical therapy in order to assess physiological gain or loss. Conventionally, orthopedic doctors measure the range of motion using a mechanical instrument called a goniometer. With this method, the joints are measured one by one, making it a tedious task. A program utilizing the Leap Motion Controller, an infrared-based motion detector able to detect hands and fingers, was developed to allow simultaneous and instantaneous measurement of the range of motion for the distal and proximal interphalangeal joints of both hands. Thus, the purpose of this research is to develop an alternative method for measuring the range of motion (flexion and hyperextension) of the distal and proximal interphalangeal joints of the human finger. The program can compute for the angle by calculating the distance between the joint positions in 3D space and applying a derived form of the Law of Cosine. The program is currently able to fulfill the project’s goals, however its measurements must still be compared to a manual goniometer measurement. If its measurements prove to be accurate, the program will benefit orthopedic doctors and patients alike with a faster and more convenient way of range of motion measurement.

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ABSTRACT
 1. INTRODUCTION
 2. MATERIALS AND METHODS
 3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
 4. CONCLUSION
 5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 6. REFERENCES
 7. APPENDIX

저자

• Adrielle Theresa Cusi [ Philippine Science High School – Main Campus, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES ] Corresponding author
• John Christian Nacpil [ Philippine Science High School – Main Campus, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES ]
• Lizbeth Joy Tan [ Philippine Science High School – Main Campus, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES ]

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간행물

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• 간행물명

  APEC Youth Scientist Journal [APEC 청소년 과학학술지]

• 간기

  반년간

• pISSN

  2005-5625

• 수록기간

  2009~2022

• 십진분류

  KDC 405 DDC 505